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ESU News THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION

Creating global understanding through English ISSUE No. 118 SEPTEMBER 2004

The first London Debate Challenge Final Tuesday 6 July proved to be a memorable day for the participants of the first ever Final of the ESU London Debate Challenge Championships.

Contents National Mooting Competition . . . . . . . .Page 2 SSE Scholars . . . . . . .Page 2 Phoenix School . . . . . .Page 2 Tower Hamlets Debating Final . . . . . .Page 3 American Memorial Chapel Travel Grant . .Page 3 Annual Debate Academy . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3 Walter Hines Page Scholarships . . . . . . .Page 3 Above: 2004 London Debate Challenge winners; Ahir Shah, Chandni Radia and Veeraj Thakrar.

Teams from all across London had competed throughout the year in local competitions to represent their Boroughs in the Finals. An action packed morning saw three rounds of debating at Imperial College, London, followed by the Grand Final, held in the afternoon at London Zoo. At the Grand Final, teams debated the motion “This House wants the Olympic Games to be held in London�. This was proposed by Brent and opposed by Hammersmith and Fulham. Ahir Shah, aged 13, from Preston Manor High School, Chandni Radia, 14, and Veeraj Thakrar, also 14, from Claremont High School, representing the Borough of Brent, were chosen as the winning team.

provides workshops and resources, runs competitions, and aims to create a sustainable debating culture within schools.

The ESU London Debate Challenge is supported by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) London Challenge Unit, Coca-Cola Great Britain, The Sir John Cass's Foundation and Tesco. More information on the programme can be found at www.londondebatechallenge.org

Books Across the Sea .Page 4 ESU Hungary . . . . . . .Page 4 House of Lords Tea Party . . . . . . . . . .Page 5 ESU Scotland . . . . . . .Page 5 ESU Attingham Scholar . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5 ESU Chilton Art History Scholarship . . .Page 5 Nominations for Governors . . . . . . . . . .Page 6 John Roberts Travel Scholarship . . . . . . . .Page 6

The Grand Final was judged by Alex Deane, the reigning world debating champion, Clark McGinn, former International Mace winner and member of the Committee for the Centre for Speech and Debate, and Ben Hunt-Davies, an Olympic gold medallist.

The ESU London Debate Challenge is a three year scheme designed to provide pupils and teachers in all of London's 415 maintained schools with the training and support required to develop debating skills. This programme

International Relations Conference . . . . . . . . .Page 4

English in Action Programme . . . . . . . . .Page 6 World Members' Conference . . . . . . . . .Page 7 US Election Panel Discussion . . . . . . . . .Page 7 American Election Night Party . . . . . . . . .Page 7 Diary Dates . . . . . . . . .Page 8 Above: Contribution from the floor.

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University of Bristol wins Mooting Final The Universities of Glasgow, Leicester, Bristol and Westminster met at Dartmouth House for the semi-finals, at which Bristol and Glasgow were victorious and progressed to the Grand Final in the Lord Chancellors' Court of the Royal Courts of Justice.

The four students argued their cases in front of a panel of expert judges, comprising Bernard Eder QC and Professor Vaughan Lowe, and chaired by the Rt Hon. Lord Millet, a Law Lord.

Above: The Judges and winners of the ESU Essex Court Chambers National Mooting Competition.

L-R, Professor Vaughan Lowe, Bernard Eder QC, James Weale, Tom Shepherd, The Rt Hon. Lord Millet and Mrs Valerie Mitchell.

After four rounds of mooting to whittle down teams from over 50 universities around the country, the semi-finals and

Grand Final of the ESU Essex Court Chambers National Mooting Competition were held on 24 June.

The Judges decided in favour of Tom Shepherd and James Weale from the University of Bristol who were awarded the Silver Mace. They will also take home ÂŁ1,000 each (and ÂŁ1,000 for their university) and will take up mini-pupillages at Essex Court Chambers, who generously continue to sponsor the competition.

Valerie Mitchell ended the proceedings with the Vote of Thanks. More information on the competition can be found at www.essexcourt.net/esu

Phoenix School SSE Scholars prepare for School in the States Citizenship Programme In the coming months, 15 Secondary School Exchange Scholars will travel to the United States to take up their places as high school students at schools around the country. Prior to their departure, the pupils and their parents attended a briefing at Dartmouth House in July.

SSE Scholarships provide the opportunity to live and study in North America during a gap year before university. At the briefing, parents and scholars were given the chance to discuss their questions and raise concerns with recently returned scholars. The SSE Scholars and their families found it particularly beneficial to speak to returned SSE Scholars and Mr Michael Dean, father of Eleanor Dean who attended Ridley College, Ontario, as he had first hand experience of the Scholarship programme. The ESU would like to thank everyone involved for contributing to a successful day and wish all of the scholars the best of luck over the next year.

Above: Students from Phoenix School with their teachers and ESU staff.

Earlier this year, the Centre began working with the Royal Armouries at the Tower of London and Tower Hamlets Education Business Partnerships to deliver a five-part citizenship programme to children with special educational needs at the Phoenix School in Tower Hamlets.

Over a series of visits, ESU staff introduced the children to the processes of democracy, focusing on their role as citizens with opinions, voices and votes. Activities included designing party manifestos and logos to promote their own policies about school life, and taking part in a mock Parliament. The programme culminated with a trip to the Tower of London, a visit to the Crown Jewels, and a discussion on the ways that the children can interact with local and national government services.

Above: SSE Scholars on the stairs at Dartmouth House.

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It is the first time in the UK that debating has been taught to children with learning difficulties, and the class clearly enjoyed the chance to express their opinions so extensively.

Tower Hamlets Primary Schools Debating Final

5th Annual Debate Academy 146 students and 14 teachers attended the largest ever ESU Debate Academy, the residential teaching course, at Oakham School in Rutland in early July.

Attendees were taught in seven distinct 'courses' by a faculty of over 20 ESU staff and volunteers. These included five national coaches, ten International Mace Finalists at school or university level, and several successful schools coaches.

Above: L-R Ruby Hersch, Josh Bignell and Polly Wilson of Olga Primary School, Tower Hamlets, with the ESU Primary Schools Debate Programme trophy.

For the last two years, the ESU Centre for Speech and Debate and Excellence in Cities, Tower Hamlets have worked with 54 children from primary schools in Tower Hamlets to teach debating skills. This group came together on 14 July to compete in the second Tower Hamlets Primary Debate Challenge for the last event before these pupils leave to go to Secondary School. Appropriately, they debated the relative advantages and disadvantages of Primary and Secondary schools throughout the day.

The final was held at Queen Mary University of London between St Anne's School and the reigning champions Olga School. The judges decided that the team of Ruby, Polly and Josh from Olga School were the Champions. The persuasive arguments they used to convince the audience that it would be better to stay at Primary school, ranged from the fact that there is less bullying at Primary school, to not wanting to feel “nameless” in a huge Secondary school.

All of the children from the nine schools involved with the programme have grown in confidence and ability over the last two years. Events across the programme have included debating in the Tower of London and the Cambridge Union Society, researching for science debates at the Science Museum and receiving skills workshops including voice coaching. It is rewarding that the teachers involved have now incorporated debate into school life so that all pupils can benefit.

The support of the HSBC Education Trust and the hard work of Excellence in Cities, Tower Hamlets made the programme hugely successful. Next year the focus of the ESU's primary school work will be in Hackney.

American Memorial Chapel Travel Grant Interviews Seven candidates were interviewed for the 2004 American Memorial Chapel Travel Grant at Dartmouth House at the beginning of July. The interview panel included Revd David Gatliffe of St Margaret’s, Lee, Revd Linda Rettenmayer from Methodist Central Hall and Father Peter Wilson, Senior Chaplain, University of London.

The 2004 Grant was awarded to Revd Helen Wordsworth, a Regional Minister of

the Central Baptist Association. The award enables clergy of all denominations to spend three to four weeks touring the USA with the aim of fostering understanding and the exchange of ideas.

Revd Wordsworth will be researching Parish nursing in the USA with the aim of furthering the pilot programme which she has already helped to establish in the UK.

Formerly known as the 'Debate Boot Camp', this was the fifth annual Debate Academy, and the weekend continued the tradition of promoting excellence in debating. A generous system of bursaries and travel grants made the weekend accessible to students from any background.

More information on the programme can be found at www.britishdebate.com/ debateacademy

Walter Hines Page Scholarships Briefing The ESU Walter Hines Page Scholarships give scholars the opportunity to travel to the USA for three weeks to study an aspect of American education.

A briefing was held at Dartmouth House in July for recipients of the 2004 Scholarships, which are funded by teaching unions and associations. Grants were awarded to eight scholars to explore topics which are relevant to their professional interests. This year, these include education for gifted and talented pupils and para-educators for the visually impaired.

At the briefing day Janice Moloughney, from the Buckinghamshire Education of Children in Public Care team, spoke about her experiences as a 2003/2004 Page Scholar. During the day scholars also had the opportunity to explore the Page Memorial Library.

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International Relations Conference held at Oriel College, Oxford Cumberland Lodge, and Mr Robert Rowland, Executive Director, CTN Networks, who spoke on topics including International Relations Today, Parliament and the Parties, Corporate Social Responsibility and Education in Britain Developments and Innovations.

On the Wednesday, the delegates were joined for lunch by the Provost of Oriel College, Sir Derek Morris. They also visited London where they attended a performance of Measure for Measure at Shakespeare's Globe, with a pre-performance talk.

Delegates were able to play an active role in the Conference, which focused on topics of worldwide importance. The delegates gained valuable insight into the international perspective of Britain today.

Above: Delegates at Oriel College.

In July, 33 delegates from 24 countries as far afield as Mongolia, Argentina, Japan and Sierra Leone, travelled to Oxford to attend the 42nd International Relations Conference, held for the 12th year at Oriel College.

Mrs Valerie Mitchell, Director-General, welcomed the delegates and was the guest speaker at the Opening Dinner, held at the College. Speakers at the Conference included Sir Brian Fall, UK Special Representative to the South Caucasus, Lord Watson, ESU Chairman, Lady Appleyard, ESU Deputy Chairman, Dr Alastair Niven, Principal of

Books Across the Sea Books selected as being the best of British publishing, donated by UK publishers, were sent to Latvia as part of the 2003 Books Across the Sea Award, along with submissions for last year's Marsh Biography Award.

One delegate described their experience at the Conference: “I am grateful for being a part of this conference, an experience that will continue to transform my life positively.�

The ESU is most grateful to the ESU West Sussex Branch, The Coutts Charitable Trust, Lloyds TSB Group plc, The Oppenheimer Charitable Trust and Rio Tinto plc for their support of the Conference.

Chairman of ESU Hungary visits Dartmouth House

The recipient was the Language Centre at Riga Stradins University, which specialises in medical training. Marita Batna, Chairman, ESU Latvia, joined the Rector, Professor Janis Vetra, along with members of the teaching and library staff for the opening of the exhibition. The recipient country of the 2004 award is Lithuania.

Above: L-R Colin McCorquodale, Chairman London Branch, Bindy McCorquodale, Eva Jones, Valerie Mitchell and Steve Jones.

Above: Teaching and library staff at Riga Stradins University, Latvia.

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Mrs Valerie Mitchell and Mr Colin McCorquodale, Chairman of the London Branch, welcomed Mr Steve Jones, Chairman, ESU Hungary, and his charming Hungarian wife, Eva, for an informal luncheon in the Courtyard at Dartmouth House. We are delighted to learn that excellent education programmes are now up and running in Hungary and there will be more news on this to follow.

House of Lords Tea Party Left: Lord Watson welcomed guests at the annual Tea Party on the Terrace of the House of Lords on 7 July. Among the guests were Peers and MPs, ESU Parliamentary Interns, Secondary School Exchange Scholars, Fulbright and Rhodes Scholars and students from International House, as well as representatives from 13 ESU Branches in the UK, and visitors from 12 other countries.

HRH Prince Philip visits ESU Scotland

Above: Prince Philip with winners of ESU Scotland competitions. L-R Jon Dye, Chairman, ESU Scotland, Fiona Scott, Ian Smith, John Craig, Alistair Hayes, Madeleine Grieve, HRH Prince Philip, Carolyn Wyllie, Mark Macartney, William Rennie and Ben Thomas.

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, visited the Edinburgh headquarters of ESU Scotland on 30 June, where he was received by Jon Dye, Chairman of ESU Scotland, and Sir Tom Farmer, Deputy Lieutenant. About 60 members and guests were present, including Valerie Mitchell, Director-General of the ESU of the Commonwealth, the US Consul in Scotland, Cecile Shea, the Bishop of Edinburgh and two of ESU Scotland's Vice-Presidents, Brian Monteith MSP and Robin Harper MSP. His Royal Highness stayed for over two hours, during which he inspected an art

exhibition by ESU Scotland's 2003 Thyne Scholars, Liz Dew and Marion Smith.

Following a brief update on developments

by John Duncan, Director, the Duke presented prizes and certificates to winners and runners-up of ESU Scotland's Juniors Debating Championship and National Essay Competition.

Four of the finalists from the Debating Competition then staged an entertaining and incisive demonstration debate on the motion “This House would lower the voting age to 16”. His Royal Highness mingled with the guests for 45 minutes, and stayed for a buffet lunch.

2004 Attingham Scholar

Above: John Gordon, the 2004 ESU American Arts Scholar to Attingham with Mrs Alys Rickett (founder and supporter of the ESU Scholarship – right) and Mary Dawson, ESU Assistant Director of Education at Dartmouth House.

ESU Chilton Art History Scholarship Irina Shkurkina from Russia has been awarded the 2004/05 scholarship to attend the Diploma Course at Christie's Education.

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Nominations for Governors of the ESU Three Governors, Professor Maxwell Irvine, Miss Patricia Mann and Revd Prof Ernest Nicholson, retire after six years on the Board and are not eligible for re-election. The Board has nominated, subject to their consent, Mr Edward Gould and Mr Brian Marsh.

English in Action's year of success

Bye-Laws 49 and 50 state that a third of the Board (excluding Honorary Officers) must retire every year. The Board at present consists of 27 members and therefore nine have to retire this year. As there are three members retiring already, the following retire by rotation and are eligible and have been nominated by the Board for re-election Mr Keith Dobson, Mrs Graham Fry, Mr Michael Maslinski, Mr Richard Oldham, Professor James Raven and Dr David Skeggs.

The Governors are continuing the co-option of Mr Jon Dye, Mr Peter Sparling and Mr Anthony Westnedge for a further year under Bye-Law 37.

Under Bye-Laws 44 and 52, written notice of any other proposal to elect a member as a Governor should be sent to the Hon. Secretary, Mr John Gough, at Dartmouth House, signed by two members “duly qualified to be present and vote at the meeting”, and by their nominee indicating his or her willingness to be elected. Notice of such proposals must reach the Hon. Secretary 30 days before the Annual General Meeting, ie. by 17 October 2004. Nominations will be reported to and considered by the Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday 16 November 2004 at Dartmouth House at 6.30pm.

John Roberts Travel Scholarship

Above: English in Action tutors celebrate the end of term.

Since their inception, the English in Action and English in Action in Schools programmes have grown, thanks to the continued support of all volunteer tutors and students. This year has been no exception, and the continued support of all of those involved in the programme has helped these rewarding schemes to flourish.

Over the course of the academic year, 35 tutors have assisted more than 50 students to improve their conversational English through one-to-one conversation classes.

Above: L-R Lord Watson, Anne Collins and John Roberts at Dartmouth House.

John Roberts, a former ESU Governor and former Chairman of ESU Lincolnshire, hosted a reception in the courtyard of Dartmouth House on 28 July, to mark the presentation of the John Roberts Travel Scholarship Fund.

The Fund provides travel scholarships for art or architecture students living in Lincolnshire or with close connections with the County. Lord Watson was the guest of honour and highlighted John Roberts' support of the ESU over the years. John Roberts spoke about the Scholarship and handed Lord Watson a generous cheque.

The English in Action in Schools programme has helped over 50 children to improve their level of English. More than 20 volunteer tutors have spent an hour a week in primary schools in and around London working with small groups of children who have English as an additional language. It is hoped that next year will be as successful.

The ESU is always looking for new volunteers to help expand this rewarding programme. If you are interested in becoming a tutor for the EIA or EIAS programme, please contact Mary Dawson at Dartmouth House.

The ESU needs your help If you would like to support the ESU’s ever increasing educational programme by a donation or a legacy in your Will, please contact Jo Wedderspoon at Dartmouth House, 37 Charles Street, London, W1J 5ED, telephone 020 7529 1550, email jo_wedderspoon@esu.org.

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

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World Members' Conference, New York, 6-10 October 2004 Sixteen International ESUs and 36 US Branches are already taking part in this year's ESU World Members’ Conference in New York.

For further information and a booking form please contact: The English-Speaking Union, Branch Services, 144 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016, telephone: 001 212-818-1200, fax: 001 212-867-4177, email: patpeters@esuus.org The programme will include a welcome reception at the Yale University Club, discussion sessions on international themes, the 2004 Ambassador Book Award Ceremony, a Tour and Reception at the United Nations, demonstrations of ESU educational programmes, a farewell dinner at Ellis Island Immigrant Museum and two lunches. There are optional tours on the morning of Wednesday 6 October for those who arrive early. The closing session will take place on the morning of Sunday 10 October.

In addition, there is also an optional pre-Conference trip to Washington DC from Sunday 3-Tuesday 5 October. If you plan to take advantage of this special excursion, you should book your flights into Washington DC and out of New York City.

COSTS Full payment must be received by Wednesday 8 September • New York Registration fee (not including accommodation - see below) $440 • Washington: $1200 per person for couples and $1500 per person for singles (since accommodation must be billed at doubleoccupancy rates). This will cover three nights in the Washington Court Hotel, (a short walk from Union Station), all breakfasts, all receptions, transportation to and from scheduled events and train fare from Washington DC to New York City.

Details: Dr. Andrews, telephone 001 202-234-4602.

ACCOMMODATION • The Roosevelt Hotel, East 45th Street and Madison Avenue $179 and $139 (excluding 13.625% tax and a $2.00 occupancy fee). Reservations can be made by fax: 001 212-885-6162, or telephone: 001 212-661-9600.

Please specify that you are with The English-Speaking Union group.

• The Vanderbilt YMCA, East 47th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues $60 for a single, $70 for a double (bunk beds), both with a shared bath. YMCA reservations must be pre-paid to the ESU of the US.

Panel Discussion on the US Election An expert panel of pundits will address the prospects for the US Presidential Elections at a joint meeting of the Pilgrims and the English-Speaking Union, to be held at Dartmouth House on Wednesday 13 October at 6.00pm, followed by a reception.

The panel will be chaired by Professor Robert Worcester, Chairman of the Pilgrims. It comprises Tom Fenton, of CBS News in London; Glenn Frankel, London Bureau Chief, Washington Post; Stryker McGuire, London Bureau Chief, Newsweek and Jef McAllister, London Bureau Chief, Time, all of whom have covered presidential elections in the past.

Tickets cost £25 to include a reception (Tickets for a Dinner following the event are also available at a further £40). As there is a limited number of tickets for both the panel discussion and the dinner early booking is essential Please send ticket applications and cheques to Tessa Wells, Executive Secretary, The Pilgrims, Allington Castle, Maidstone, Kent ME16 0NB, Tel: 01622 606 404, Fax: 01622 606 402, Email: sec@pilgrimsociety.org

American Election Night Party On Tuesday 2 November, the American Election Night Party will take place at Dartmouth House. Since it was first held in 1976, this party has been a regular fixture in the London Anglo-American calendar, with some 400 expatriates, politicians and friends of the United States of all persuasions celebrating this important event.

From Kingman Brewster in 1976, through John L Louis, Charles H Price II, Henry E Catto, Raymond Seitz, William J Crowe and Philip J Lader, we have welcomed each and every US Ambassador to our home here at Dartmouth House as our guest of honour.

The event will start at 9.00pm and we will be showing live coverage of the election on screens around the building. We expect to continue into the night, until at the very least, the Eastern and Central Regions have returned their results.

Tickets cost £50, contact Helen Sender.

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Diary Dates

Unless otherwise stated we regret that no refunds can be made for cancellations within seven working days of an event.

For members: We accept payment for Dartmouth House events and membership subscriptions by credit/debit cards. Cards bearing Visa, Master-Card, Maestro, Switch, Solo or Delta symbols can now be used to make bookings by post, telephone or email.

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SEPTEMBER Monday 6 September Lord Watson will lead an English-Speaking Union Conference entitled 'Dimensions of the New Europe' in Strasbourg. ESU France, Strasbourg Branch, will organise cultural visits around the Conference Contact: Sarah Spinney Wednesday 8 September at 10.30-11.30am At Home at Dartmouth House Members and their friends are invited to coffee at Dartmouth House Contact: Jacqueline Abbott Friday 24 September at 7.00pm As part of the ESU American Arts Scholarship to Attingham Lecture Series 2004, Thomas Michie, since 1991 Curator of Decorative Arts at the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, will give a lecture on 'Cargo and Adventure: Rhode Island and the China Trade 1700-1900'. Proceeds from the lecture help to support an ESU scholar at Attingham Tickets: £7.50 to include wine Contact: Helen Sender Wednesday 29 September at 7.00pm The author Henrietta Garnett will present her new biography of Anne Thackeray Ritchie at a Literary Lecture at Dartmouth House Tickets: £10 Contact: Helen Sender

NOVEMBER Tuesday 2 November at 9.00pm till late American Election Night Party Come to Dartmouth House and watch the results roll in! Live satellite links on giant screens will provide continuous coverage of the election results as they are announced. A raffle and other events will be held throughout the night. For more details, see page 7 Tickets: £50 to include food and two glasses of wine Contact: Helen Sender Wednesday 3 November at 7.30pm Debating Society Meeting at Dartmouth House 'This House would make HIV testing compulsory in countries with high rates of infection'. This event is held in association with The Stop Aids Campaign Contact: James Probert Thursday 4 November at 6.30pm for 7.00pm Rosemary Baird, Curator of the Goodwood Collection, will give a lecture on “Glorious Goodwood - The history, house and art collection of the Dukes of Richmond” in aid of the ESU Chilton Art History Scholarship Tickets: £17.50 to include a glass of wine Contact: Jacqueline Abbott

Wednesday 6 October at 7.30pm Debating Society Meeting at Dartmouth House 'This House rejects the creation of a Supreme Court in Britain' Contact: James Probert

Tuesday 9 November Champagne Reception at 7.00pm, Dinner at 7.30pm Dinner with Theo and Sarah Fabergé’s ‘St Petersburg Collection’ – Black Tie Philip Birkenstein, Chairman of the Fabergé Collection, will give an amusing and informative talk, at this dinner at Dartmouth House, and bring you up to date with the family’s creations today – a selection will be on display Tickets: £70 to include champagne reception, dinner and half a bottle of wine. Tables of 10 are available at £650 A limited number of tickets are still available. Please contact Jacqueline Abbott for availability

Wednesday 6 - Sunday 10 October The World Members' Conference will take place in New York For more details, see page 7 Contact: ESU New York

Wednesday 10 November at 10.30-11.30am At Home at Dartmouth House Members and their friends are invited to coffee at Dartmouth House Contact: Jacqueline Abbott

Wednesday 13 October at 10.30-11.30am At Home at Dartmouth House Members and their friends are invited to coffee at Dartmouth House Contact: Jacqueline Abbott

Wednesday 17 November at 6.15pm The 2004 ESU Churchill Lecture will take place at Guildhall with guest speaker Senator George Mitchell, United States Senator Tickets: £25 to include a wine and canapé reception Contact: Sarah Spinney

Wednesday 13 October at 6.00pm A panel discussion on the US Election will be held at Dartmouth House. For more details, see page 7

Wednesday 17 November at 7.00pm As part of the ESU American Arts Scholarship to Attingham Lecture Series 2004, Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen, Anthony W and Lulu C Wang, Curator of American Decorative Arts at the Metropolitan Museum, New York, will give a lecture on 'Louis Comfort Tiffany, 1848-1933, Interior Designer, Glassmaker, Metalworker and Jeweller Extraordinaire'. Proceeds from the lecture help to support an ESU scholar at Attingham Tickets: £7.50 to include wine Contact: Helen Sender

OCTOBER

Wednesday 20 October at 12.30pm for 1.00pm The author Martin Bell will present his new book “Through the Gates of Fire” at a Literary Luncheon at Dartmouth House Tickets: £30 (members) £32 (non-members) to include two courses and wine Contact: Helen Sender

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